longcase clock

noun

long·case clock ˈlȯŋ-ˌkās-

: grandfather clock

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Partly in view is a George III oak and brass longcase clock that Ms. Rigg says dates to 1790. —

Emily Nonko, WSJ, 29 Jan. 2020

Word History

First Known Use

1851, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of longcase clock was in 1851

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“Longcase clock.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/longcase%20clock. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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